Md. Code Regs. 08.10.01.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 08.10.01.01 - Reimbursement for Shore Erosion Control Services

A. The Department shall be reimbursed for shore erosion related technical and administrative services provided to a property owner, municipality, county, or other entity.

B. The amount of reimbursement determined to be payable to the Department shall be based on a schedule of assessable charges established by the Department for services rendered in connection with shore erosion control projects.

C. The schedule of charges shall provide a sliding scale for the imposition of charges for full services. The sliding scale shall provide for a maximum rate of 10 percent for projects with construction costs estimated to be $5,000 or lower, and a minimum rate of 3 percent for projects with construction costs of $500,000 or higher.

D. In this regulation, "full services" means services rendered by the Department in all areas of a project, such as project:

(1) Initiation;

(2) Planning;

(3) Funding;

(4) Design;

(5) Construction;

(6) Repayment; and

(7) Performance.

E. The Department may assess an amount less than that established for full services if the actual services rendered are less than 50 percent of full services.

Md. Code Regs. 08.10.01.01